MD Notebook (Midori Notebook) A5 Square

The MD Notebook A5 Square (148mm x 148mm) is a minimalist Japanese notebook designed for creative, open-layout writing and sketching. Known for its 180-degree lay-flat thread-stitched binding and high-quality cream paper, it features a signature "exposed" spine, index stickers, and a protective glassine cover. 
Key Variations & Features

• MD Notebook Cotton (A5 Square): Features 176 pages of 20% cotton pulp paper, providing a soft, textured surface ideal for fountain pens and sketching.
• MD Notebook Thick (A5 Square): Contains 96 pages of significantly thicker (141 gsm) paper, designed to handle ink-heavy pens, water-based markers, and paints with minimal bleed-through.
• Design: Both types feature a clean, blank interior optimized for maximum freedom, and both open completely flat.
• Protection: While they arrive with a paper cover, optional MD Paper Covers or Goat Leather Covers are recommended for protection. 

Common Uses

• Sketching and art journaling with ink-heavy tools.
• Bullet journaling or "1 Day 1 Page" planning.
• A "desktop" notebook that excels at staying open.